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About Charlie
Charles “Charlie” Ross DO has been a practicing osteopathic physician in Oregon for over 40 years. He is board certified in Family Practice and Emergency Medicine but is now practicing Lifestyle Medicine. He is a part time Assistant Professor at Western University of Health Sciences, Lebanon, OR. Charlie’s current life goal is to change the practice of medicine from treating symptoms to treating the root causes of disease. He has been teaching free community classes on the science of nutrition and food as medicine for over 8 years. He is committed to teaching free classes throughout the state of Oregon to all providers involved in health care including physicians and physician associates, nurses and nurse practitioners, medical assistants, pharmacists and anyone else who is interested in improving individual health and the health of our world.
Contact Charlie at: cataniaross@msn.com
About Scott
Scott was born and raised here in Eugene, Oregon, where his sister and parents still live. He was a professional bicycle racer in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Scott had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic trials in 1988, and raced for a team in Spain in 1990. He married his wife Angela in 1991. Then, after she delivered the first of two sons in 1992, they moved to Portland where he became a Paramedic. Scott worked as a Paramedic for 10 years. Then in 2003, he went to Physician Associate school up at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, and graduated in 2005. After his youngest son graduated high school up in the Portland area, they made the move back to Eugene to be closer to family and get back to the Eugene/Springfield community which they love. Scott still loves to ride his bicycle, spend time with family, watch sports, read books, and teach classes on Lifestyle Medicine.
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Contact Scott at: swagnon1969@gmail.com
About Eric
Dr. Eric Colgrove earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency there as well. He is board certified in Pediatrics and is a strong advocate for promoting health through a "Lifestyle Medicine approach," particularly with a focus on plant-based nutrition.
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Dr. Colgrove has a deep interest in genetics, epigenetics, and the comprehensive tracking of a child's health from early years to late teens. He holds a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and is pursuing board certification in Lifestyle Medicine. Beyond his professional pursuits, he enjoys world music, board game nights with friends and family, exploring different cultures, singing, and leading "Meaningful Conversations" through the Baha'i Center in Eugene, engaging community members from all walks of life.
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Dr. Colgrove began his career by serving the Navajo people for four years, an experience that greatly enriched his practice. His wife, Akinyi, hails from a small village in Kenya, and together they have two children attending college in Seattle.
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Contact Eric at: tnpeds@gmail.com
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